I. Listening Comprehension (…) II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (A)
When I settled in Chicago，my new city seemed so big and unfriendly. Then I had a physical problem and had to go to hospital for (25) __________ thorough examination.
It seemed a small challenge (26) __________ (compare) to the one I was about to face, but things started to go wrong right from the beginning. Not having a car or knowing the city, I was depending on a couple of buses (27) __________ (get) me from A to B. (28) __________ I’d left myself plenty of time, soon it was obvious that I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly boarded a bus that was taking me in the opposite direction.
I got off the bus and stood on the pavement, not knowing what to do. I looked into the eyes of a stranger who was trying to get past me. Surprisingly, instead of moving on, she stopped to ask if I was OK. After I explained my situation to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street, (29) __________ a bus would take me back into the city to my appointment. (30) __________ (sit) there waiting, I felt grateful that someone had been willing to help. Then, hearing a horn nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend waving at me to get in. She (31) __________ (return) to offer me a lift to the hospital.
Such unexpected kindness (32) __________ a passer-by was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose faith, for all things are possible. (B)
Most parents, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they (33) __________ have realized how difficult it is to write a good children’s book. Either the author has aimed too much, (34) __________ children can’t follow what is in his (or more often, her ) story, or the story seems to be talking to the readers.
The best children’s books are neither very difficult (35) __________ very simple, and satisfy the child who hears the story and the adult who reads it. Unfortunately, there are in fact few books like this, so the problem of finding the right bedtime story is not easy to solve. This may be why many of the books regarded as works of children’s literature (36) __________ (write) for grownups in fact “Alice in Wonderland” is perhaps the most obvious of this.
Children, left for (37) __________, often show the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in a bookshop or a library and he will (38) __________ (willingly) choose the books written in an unimaginative way, or have a look at the most children’s comics, full of the stories and jokes which are the rejections of teachers and righting-thinking parents.
Perhaps we parents should stop trying to brainwash children into (39) __________ (accept) our taste in literature. After all, children and adults are so different that we parents should not expect (40) __________ they will enjoy the same books. So I suppose we’ll just have to compromise（妥协）over the bedtime story. Section B A. breakthroughs B. vital C. humbleness D. representing E. testable F. involves G. advocates H. thoroughly I. employing J. favors K. changing Science is accompanying us. It is the body of knowledge about nature, (41) __________ the collective efforts, insights, findings, and wisdom of the human race. The enormous success of science has led to the general belief that scientists have developed and are (42) __________ a \— a method that is extremely effective in gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge. Although this method has a certain appeal, it has not been the key to most of the (43) __________ in science. Regular research, experimentation without guessing, and other methods account for much of the progress in science.
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Rather than a particular method, the success of science has more to do with an attitude common to scientists. This attitude is essentially one of (44) __________ before the facts. In the scientific spirit, Scientists must accept facts even when they would like them to be different, regardless of their reputation or the number of (45) __________. They must strive to distinguish between what they see and what they wish to see. People have traditionally tended to adopt general rules, beliefs, creeds, theories, and ideas without (46) __________ questioning their validity. The most widespread assumptions are the least questioned. Most often, when an idea is adopted, particular attention is given to cases that seem to support it, while cases refuting it are ignored. In this sense, scientists must be truly expert at (47) __________ their minds, because science seeks not to defend our beliefs but to improve them.
Away from their profession, scientists are no more honest than other people. But in their profession they work in an area that (48) __________ honesty. To reduce the likelihood of error, scientists should accept the words only of those whose ideas, theories, and findings are (49) __________— at least in principle. Sooner or later, mistake are bound to be found out and wishful thinking to be exposed. The honesty so (50) __________ to the progress of science thus becomes a matter of self-interest to scientists. III. Reading Comprehension Section A
The standard research report, regardless of the field or the intended reader, contains four major sections:
Problem Section. The first required section of a research report is the statement of the problem with which the research project is 51 . There should be an explanation of the 52 -- social, economic, medical, psychological, educational, etc. -- of the question; 53 , why the investigation was worth conducting. Thus, we must explain that the question is thought to have significant relevance to the health of this segment of the population and might 54 some sort of regulations on such foods. As a part, a review of past research is recommended, which consists of summaries of the 55 of previous researchers with some assessment of the value to your present research.
Procedures Section. The section 56 , with as much data as possible, exactly how the study was carried
out. It usually includes description of any necessary equipment, how the subjects were selected, how many 57 were made and when, what statistical technique was used to 58 the findings, etc. The goal of the procedures section is to allow the reader to duplicate the experiment if such were desired to 59 your findings.
60 Section. The third section, perhaps the most important, is the presentation of what is obtained
from the investigation. The basic rule in this section is to give all data relevant to the research question 61 asked. If the experiments undertaken fail to prove anything, or if the data was inadequate or 62 expectations, the report should be honestly written and as complete as possible, just as it would be if the hypothesis were totally proven by the research.
Discussion Section. The final required section of a research report is a discussion of the results obtained and a statement of any conclusions drawn from them. Of primary importance is the conclusion for future decision making. 63 , the discussion section must access the research results fully: were they validly obtained, are they complete or limited, are they 64 over a wide range of circumstances? The discussion section should also point out what question remain 65 and perhaps suggest directions for further research.
51 A. focused B. concerned C. satisfied D. concentrated 52 A. potential B. existence C. significance D. implication 53 A. in other words B. for example C. as a result D. on the whole 54 A. result from B. occur to C. stand for D. lead to
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55 A. diligence B. endurance C. hardships D. contributions 56 A. deals B. details C. monitors D. indicates 57 A. subjects B. factors C. measures D. observations 58 A. influence B. polish C. evaluate D. predict 59 A. confirm B. protest C. convince D. suspect 60 A. Investigation B. Questions C. Results D. Expectations 61 A. reluctantly B. normally C. appropriately D. initially 62 A. contrary to B. lacking in C. separate from D. restricted to 63 A. However B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Otherwise 64 A. flexible B. applicable C. predicable D. recognizable 65 A. unanswered B. unprocessed C. discussed D. investigated Section B (A)
Ocean storms develop when the air temperature in one area is different from the temperature nearby. Warmer air rises, while cooler air falls. These movements create a difference in atmospheric pressure.If the pressure changes over a large area, winds start to blow in a huge circle. High-pressure air is pulled toward a low-pressure center. Thick clouds form and heavy rains fall as the storm gains speed and moves over the ocean. Storms can get stronger as they move over warm ocean waters.
The strongest, fastest winds of a hurricane blow in the area known as the eye wall. It surrounds the center, or eye, of the storm. The eye itself is calm by comparison.
Wind speeds in the most severe ocean storms can reach more than 250 kilometers an hour. Up to 50 centimeters of rain can fall. Some storms have produced more than 150 centimeters of rain.These storms also cause high waves and ocean surges. A surge is a continuous movement of water that may reach as high as six meters or more. The water strikes low coastal areas. Surges are commonly responsible for about 90 percent of all deaths from ocean storms.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami keeps close watch on severe storms. It works with government officials and with radio and television stations to keep people informed. Experts believe this early warning system has helped reduce deaths from ocean storms in recent years.
Studies have found that some people do not leave a storm-threatened area because they have no transportation or money for transportation. Another reason is that they fear their property will be damaged by other people, if not by the storm. Yet another reason is that people do not want to leave their farm animals or pets.
Weather experts use computer programs to create models that show where a storm might go. Scientists collect the information with satellites, weather balloons and devices floating in the oceans. They use the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale to measure the intensity of storms based on wind speed. This provides an idea of the amount of coastal flooding and property damage that might be expected. 66. Which of the following is not the contributor to ocean storms’ formation? A. movements of warm and cold air B. different atmospheric pressure C. winds blowing in a huge circle D. thick clouds and heavy rains 67. It can be inferred from the passage that __________. A. the strongest, fastest winds of a hurricane blow is the storm eye B. people died from ocean storms mainly because of surges C. some storms cause high waves but not ocean surges D. ocean storms have nothing to do with atmospheric pressure
68. Which of the following may not be the reason why people do not . Sleave a storm-threatened area?
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A. They haven’t been warned at all. B. They have no access to vehicles. C. They are concerned about their possessions. D. They can’t bear deserting the domestic animals. 69. Scientists use the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale mainly to __________. A. show where the storm might go B. measure the property damage C. know how strong the storm is D. control the costal flooding (B)
Mobile Phone Sterilizer Manual About Mobile Phone Sterilizer:
Do you know bacteria on the phone is more than that on the toilet seat cover, toilet door handle, sole and shopping malls counters? The survey shows there are 120,000 bacteria per square centimeter of the mobile phone, which cause pneumonia, respiratory diseases, and other unknown countless types of bacterial damaged to the human body. It is obvious that the breeding bacteria is almost inevitable if the phone is not cleaned in time with professional phone sterilization tools.
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70. The Mobile Phone Sterilizer is a device used to __________. A. charge your mobile phone B. protect your mobile phone C. remove bacteria from your mobile phone D. repair your mobile phone
71. The following are the features of the Mobile Phone Sterilizer except that _________. A. it is convenient to be carried B. it needs an extra 5voltage power supply C. it is environmentally friendly D. most of the bacteria can be killed by it 72. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The toilet seat cover has more bacteria than the mobile phone. B. You needn’t separate the batteries from the Sterilizer if it’s not used for long. C. You don’t have to press the OFF button when Sterilization is over. D. The Mobile Phone Sterilizer is only suitable for iPhone & Samsung. 73. The passage is probably __________. A. an advertisement B. a newspaper article C. a science report D. an instruction for a product (C)
Economic globalization may have various strong impacts on different world cultures. Populations may mimic the international flow of capital and labor markets in the form of immigration and the merger of cultures. Foreign resources and economic measures may impact different native cultures and may cause assimilation of a native people. Researchers are now studying the effects of economic globalization on the youth in various world populations such as Arab, South American, South East-Asian, Caribbean, and African populations. As these populations are exposed to the English language, computers, western music, and North American culture, changes are being noted in shrinking family size, immigration to larger cities, more casual dating practices, and gender roles are transformed.
Yu Xintian wrote in a cultural impact study that there were two contrary trends in culture due to economic globalization. Xintian argues that culture and industry not only flows from the west while affecting people, but he says there is also a cultural nationalization or an effect of localization that wishes to promote and protect individual cultures. He also points out that economic globalization began after WWII, whereas internationalization began over a century ago and is something completely different.
George Ritzer wrote about the McDonaldization of society and how fast food businesses spread throughout the United States and the rest of the world, forcing world populations to adopt fast food culture. In this book, Ritzer also writes about how other businesses have copied the McDonalds Corporation's business model for expansion and influence. In 2006, 233 of 280 or over 80% of the new McDonalds opened were overseas. In 2007, Japan had 2,828 McDonalds locations and serves as just one example of the globalized effect of international corporations. The Body Shop, a British ecologically conscious cosmetic company, represents the process of McDonaldization working in all directions. Various countries export their own versions of McDonaldization but have the same influences in standardizing world culture.
Global media news companies export information through news, radio, and internet. This creates a mostly one-way flow of information, and exposure of mostly western products and values. Companies like CNN, Reuters, and the BBC dominate the global airwaves while having a particular western point of view. Other media news companies such as Al Jazeera may offer a different point of view, but have a far smaller audience and thus effect fewer people in influence.
74. In paragraph 1, the underlined word “mimic” probably means __________.
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